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PODCAST

The Astrocast

Christopher Page

A podcast about Astrophotography and Astronomy. Deep dive discussions into all things Astro. Gear, Best Practices, Interviews, and everything in between.

science astronomy

All Episodes

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Episode 59 - Dumbells for Fun Tells

The Astrocast ·

2025/05/30

WELCOME BAAAACK to The Astrocast! This week, Roo sits down and catches you up on 2 great nights work, including the 2 images he was able to get form Gayle Riggsbee last week while he was interviewing Justin - as well as an awesome image of M27 - The Dumbbell Nebula that he was able to capture a couple nights later from his pier at home. Be SURE to tune in next week, we're gonna have an AWESOME episode for our 60th birthday! You won't wanna miss it! The episode artwork this week is that ...

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Episode 58 - Meet my new Hero, Justin

The Astrocast ·

2025/05/23

WELCOME BAAAAACK to The Astrocast! This week, Roo sits down with a fellow astrophotographer for a deep dive discussion in to astrophotography, with someone who DEFINITELY knows their stuff. Meet the incredibly kind and talented human known as Justin. I want to send a GIANT thank you to Justin for being on the show this week and really making me rethink a lot of things about not just AP, but life in general. If we could all be as kind and humble as Justin is, I think this world would be ...

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54:33

Episode 57 - Back and Better Than Ever!

The Astrocast ·

2025/05/14

Welcome BAAAAACK to The Astrocast! Thanks for not leavin'!! This week, we talk about the ultimate MW Travel Rig for Dark skies near you! We also discuss recent gear shortages, and some other neat stuff! This weeks links: iOverlander (available on both iOS and Android) The Backyard Naturalists, guest starring Roo! Also, remember to make a doctors appointment! <3 Roo Don't forget - if you have questions, please call in to 866-427-5766 and ill be happy to play your question/my answer ...

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Back next week!

The Astrocast ·

2025/05/07

Hey everyone! Taking the week off to get some much needed evening rest! We will be back next week with a brand new episode. Clear skies! Roo <3 Support the show Email me at "RooAstrocast@gmail.com" with any questions/comments. Thanks for listening!

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UPDATE: ZWO pulls out of USA

The Astrocast ·

2025/05/01

A sad update to tonight’s new episode. Clear skies and much love Roo Support the show Email me at "RooAstrocast@gmail.com" with any questions/comments. Thanks for listening!

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Episode 56 - The Great Astro Shortage of 2025

The Astrocast ·

2025/05/01

WELCOME BAAACK to The Astrocast! THANK YOU to our newest Patreon Members, CAboutIt, Eric, and Gordon! This week, Roo takes you through some rather disheartening trends for the USA in the Astro market, talks about early Nebula (The Iris!) as well as a hallucination of a new astro product followed by SWEET SWEET VICTORY a few minutes later, when he was vindicated by none other than our AI Overlords! Don't forget - if you have questions, please call in to 866-427-5766 and I'll be happy to ...

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Episode 55 - AI 4 AP

The Astrocast ·

2025/04/24

WELCOME BAAAACK to The Astrocast! Thanks for tuning this week, NEW MOON is upon us! Make sure you get out and image, but until then, sit back and listen to Roo tell you all about what's going on in Astronomy! This week, we cover a wide range of topics, including some new gear Roo acquired, using AI effectively in AP, and things you can try yourself, as well as protecting the worlds greatest dark skies. Links from this weeks show: DarkSkies.org - Fighting the battle against ruining the w...

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Episode 54 - Better Late than Never!

The Astrocast ·

2025/04/16

Welcome baaaack to The Astrocast! NEW MERCH AVAILABLE NOW! Get your Astrocast gear today! Click the link and show your support while looking AWESOME! This week, Roo catches you up on life as of late, we answer our FIRST EVER call in question (Dial 1-866-427-5766 or 1-866-4ASKROO) on the show and then get in to imaging the Milky Way using only a simple tripod and camera! MY FAVORITE! If you would like to join our members only Discord, and become a Astrocast Society member, consider...

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Scrubbed for the week!!

The Astrocast ·

2025/04/10

Hi Astrocast fam! It’s Roo. Sadly we won’t have a new episode up this week! I had to help my brother move over the weekend and it ate in to all my “free” time!! Worry not though, we’ll be back with a brand new episode next Tuesday, and you won’t wanna miss this one! We also have an AMAZING announcement next week!!! All the love and Clear Skies! -Roo Support the show Email me at "RooAstrocast@gmail.com" with any questions/comments. Thanks for listening!

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Episode 53 - Piers for Fears

The Astrocast ·

2025/04/03

WELCOME BAAAACK to The Astrocast! Thanks for joining us! This week, Roo takes you through the journey of last weekends EPIC pouring of the pier! He tells you all about the experience, gives some tips and tricks to make it an easier experience for you, and also explains WHY you would want to build a pier in the first place! If you'd like to see photos of the finished Pier (minus good cable management, of course!) check out our FB page here! The crucial things you need to build your own p...

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Episode 52 - Early Mornin' Under the Stars

The Astrocast ·

2025/03/27

Welcome BAAAACK to The Astrocast! This week is a special episode, and definitely one to listen to under the stars! Let's hang out under the night sky and preview the summer triangle from 4 to 6am while gathering data on the N. American Nebula! We talk about quite a few things while we hang out, including a new contender entering the ring in AP! Also...Do we live in a simulation!? All of Roo's crazy 4am ramblings are on full display, and I hope I didn't embarrass myself too much! If you would ...

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Episode 51 - You want HOW MUCH for an AM5?!

The Astrocast ·

2025/03/19

Welcome BAAAACK to The Astrocast! Thanks for joining this week, long time no see!! A little bit of interference and Zachary Bird on this week's episode, my fault! This week on the show, we cover a whole multitude of topics, including recent price increases being seen on Astrophotography Gear, recapping the Lunar Eclipse, talking about upcoming astronomical events, and WHAT TO DO this Galaxy Season if you're a widefield imager! I HAVE AN IDEA.... If you'd like to support the show, we'd LOVE ...

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Episode 50 - HAPPY 50th! / ASIAIR Deep Dive Pt.1

The Astrocast ·

2025/03/09

Welcome BAAAACK to The Astrocast! Thanks for joining us for this special 50th episode of The Astrocast! ....It's special, because it is! This week on the show, Roo takes you through all the amazing things that were SUPPOSED to happen for this 50th episode! After failing miserably at ALL of them, we decided it's best to just stick to what we know: Astrophotography. So we do a DEEP DIVE on the ASIAIR and go through various features that folks may be unaware of, in this PART 1 episode. I am maki...

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61:14

Episode 49 - Embroidery Circle of The STARS!

The Astrocast ·

2025/02/26

Note - Sorry for the funky volume up and downs on the intro! Not sure what happened there! Welcome BAAAACK to The Astrocast! On this episode, Roo takes you through the experience of deciding to setup permanently! Building a pier has come with some interesting challenges, but it’s going great all things considered! We also discuss the changing of the seasons, a simple tool to make taking your flats MUCH easier, and dark sky trip tourism! Next week will be the 50th episode of The Astrocast, mak...

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Episode 48 - 1 in 32?!

The Astrocast ·

2025/02/20

Welcome baaaack to The Astrocast!!! This week - Roo catches you up on what he's been up to these last couple weeks while he was gone! We cover a trip to Florida, a certain ASTEROID that has been making the rounds in the news as of late, as well as how to view Asteroids in Stellarium, among other things! I've been working on a AP-centric episode that will come out next week, so make sure you come back for some good old' learnin! I spoke about the Eagles I saw in FL, if you wanna check em...

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Episode 47 - First Light!

The Astrocast ·

2025/02/05

Welcome baaaack to The Astrocast! Thanks for tuning in this week for a UNIQUE episode as Roo takes you with him to the good old side yard for some first light shenanigans on the new Askar SQA55. I purchased this scope myself, it's my new refractor, and I thought I'd share some of that experience with you! Since this night, I've managed to get a capture of the HH/Flame Nebula for 4 hours and am VERY happy with the results! You can see it on the Astrocast FB page. Links: Sharpcap Th...

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Episode 46 - Nico Carver of Nebula Photos

The Astrocast ·

2025/01/28

Welcome baaaack to The Astrocast! This week on the show, we sit down with an Astrophotography Extraordinaire - and my personal favorite "AP Influencer" on YouTube, the one and only Nico Carver. If you SOMEHOW listen to The Astrocast and haven't seen Nicos channel, what are you waiting for?!? Check it out after the episode, and make sure you look for my comment in his latest episode comments!Would you like to help support The Astrocast AND get in to our members only Discord? Well today is your...

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No New Episode this week!

The Astrocast ·

2025/01/22

Hey Astrocast fam! Hope everyone is doing great, and enjoying clear skies..Assuming you didn't get snowed on like the lower half of the states!!We are off this week but have a very special episode planned for next week, so make sure to come back on 1/28 and check in with us! Nothing is wrong in case you're worried - just an extremely busy week in my professional and personal life! Clear Skies!RooSupport the showEmail me at "RooAstrocast@gmail.com" with any questions/comments. Thanks...

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Episode 45 - Galileo Galelei

The Astrocast ·

2025/01/16

WELCOME BAAACK to The Astrocast! This week on the show, Roo takes a deep dive into one of his absolute favorite persons in history, the one and only Galileo Galilei. Sit back and relax and learn a thing or two about the man who INVENTED modern astronomy. Bonus points if you listen to this episode while checking out the Galilean Satellites. His discoveries? Immense and uncountable. His life? Incredible, and yet so full of pain. Would you like to help support The Astrocast AND get in to o...

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Episode 44 - Let's talk Astro (Shooting Orion in HDR)

The Astrocast ·

2025/01/08

Welcome baaaack to The Astrocast!This week on the show, Roo takes you through what it takes to shoot an HDR image of an incredibly bright Nebula, like Orion, and why you should try it! We also discuss the great, late, Akira Fujii, who has forever left his mark on the world of Astrophotography through his countless amazing images.Do you have a question you'd like answered on the show? Feel free to email me! Just send to to "rooastrocast@gmail.com" and include your name/city, and I'll be happy ...

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